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Accessibility:

The walk will follow city sidewalks and paved areas.

Montreal Road Circuit

Description

Photo: Montreal Road in 1900.

Discover the rich history of Vanier, formerly called Eastview, a neighbourhood of Ottawa that used to be an independent town. Vanier is rich in cultural diversity and is known for having a large French speaking population. The beautiful murals placed along the streets of Vanier tell us the stories of its people.

Route

We will walk east on Montreal Road, past the Vanier Parkway, St. Margaret's Church, many local restaurants and business, the Wabano Centre, ending near the intersection of Montreal Rd. and Granville St./Lafontaine Ave.

About

Hélène Boulay has been the programs coordinator at Museoparc Vanier since 2014. She is an experienced historical interpreter, having worked for many cultural and tourism organizations in Canada and abroad.